Tightening feeling in lower abdomen

So I just got my bfp yesterday, yay! But I have been having cramps on and off and now I am feeling like my whole lower abdomen has a bit of tightness to it. I also have quite a lot of aching in my lower back. This will be baby number 2 for us and I don't remember having anything this early with my first bub. I had a mc in January this year so I am very paranoid about every ache and pain. Anyone else experiencing a similar feeling?

Yes I am but also looking for reassurance!! I had an early/chemical pregnancy when trying for bub #1. This is our first BFP after 7 months TTC this time around and I am paranoid!! My boobs are also not as tender yet as they were first time around. But it's all out of our control so deep breaths and relax

In reply to Kmacgray

27/05/17

Yes I am but also looking for reassurance!! I had an early/chemical pregnancy when trying for bub #1. This is our first BFP after 7 months TTC this time around and I am paranoid!! My boobs are also not as tender yet as they were first time around. But it's all out of our control so deep breaths and relax

Yeah I guess that's all we can do! Congratulations on this pregnancy and goodluck.

In reply to Taryn86

27/05/17

I'm feeling this too. I'm a bit worried as with my first pregnancy I had zero symptoms apart from extreme exhaustion. I should be feeling excited but I just don't feel right this time around

I really had a strong feeling with my miscarriage that something was off. This pregnancy I am not sure if I am just worrying because it's happened already and I am just being cautious. As far as the symptoms go, don't worry too much, so many people have told me that every pregnancy is different.

I'm having cramps on and off and hoping they're just growing pains. I have one child and have also lost two pregnancies this year. Rest as much as you can and call your doctor anytime you feel anxious about what's happening. It's all out of our hands so all we can do is try and take it day by day and rest as much as we can (although I know that's near impossible already having kids!)

In reply to Hsdy1

27/05/17

I'm having cramps on and off and hoping they're just growing pains. I have one child and have also lost two pregnancies this year. Rest as much as you can and call your doctor anytime you feel anxious about what's happening. It's all out of our hands so all we can do is try and take it day by day and rest as much as we can (although I know that's near impossible already having kids!)

In reply to Jhrs

27/05/17

I really had a strong feeling with my miscarriage that something was off. This pregnancy I am not sure if I am just worrying because it's happened already and I am just being cautious. As far as the symptoms go, don't worry too much, so many people have told me that every pregnancy is different.

In reply to Jhrs

27/05/17

I really had a strong feeling with my miscarriage that something was off. This pregnancy I am not sure if I am just worrying because it's happened already and I am just being cautious. As far as the symptoms go, don't worry too much, so many people have told me that every pregnancy is different.

I took another test this morning and its much fainter. I've also got brown spotting. I really dont think its going to be a viable pregnancy

In reply to Taryn86

27/05/17

I took another test this morning and its much fainter. I've also got brown spotting. I really dont think its going to be a viable pregnancy

Spotting is apparently normal but I personally don't like that your tests are fainter. I'm sure if you go to your doctor he will send you for a few separate blood tests to check that your levels are rising as they should. I hope it all works out fine for you xx

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